Brides Helping Brides ™ - Yellow nails.....yuck!

Post new topic

Wedding Forums > Brides Helping Brides ™ > Yellow nails.....yuck!

Yellow nails.....yuck!

Marnles Posted: Dec 08, 2002 08:41 AM+

Marnles MEMBER SINCE: 5/01 TOTAL POSTS : 4462 WEDDING DATE: Dec 13, 2002

Posted: Dec 08, 2002 08:41 AM

Yellow nails.....yuck!

Does anyone know how to get rid of yellow nails FAST!! I was thinking of just leaving nail polish off for a few days, but that is just so ugly because they are yellow!! Anyone know of a quick fix?? I am going with a French manicure for my wedding on Friday, and I don't want the yellow showing through......THANKS!!!!

wacky Posted: Dec 08, 2002 08:49 AM+

wacky MEMBER SINCE: 11/02 TOTAL POSTS : 9976 WEDDING DATE: Jun 21, 2003

Posted: Dec 08, 2002 08:49 AM

Re: Yellow nails.....yuck!

Try soaking them in bleach, but dilut the bleach a little with water otherwise your hands will stink

LnP2003 Posted: Dec 08, 2002 09:06 AM+

LnP2003 MEMBER SINCE: 8/02 TOTAL POSTS : 5437 WEDDING DATE: Sep 21, 2003

Posted: Dec 08, 2002 09:06 AM

Re: Yellow nails.....yuck!

If you have someone that you regularly go to to have your nails done, I would ask them.... They usually know just what to do.

Otherwise, I would go see a doctor.

IrishTracy Posted: Dec 08, 2002 09:09 AM+

IrishTracy MEMBER SINCE: 1/02 TOTAL POSTS : 9477 WEDDING DATE: May 23, 2003

Posted: Dec 08, 2002 09:09 AM

Re: Yellow nails.....yuck!

I hate to say it Marni. But, I think the best bet is to let your nails breathe. Which means no nail polish. That's usually why a nail goes yellow. It'll probably go away in a day or 2. It's normal so don't freak!

Sassy Posted: Dec 08, 2002 09:28 AM+

Sassy MEMBER SINCE: 7/02 TOTAL POSTS : 11475 WEDDING DATE: May 31, 2003

Posted: Dec 08, 2002 09:28 AM

Re: Yellow nails.....yuck!

Marni, don't worry. As Tracy said, let them breathe. Or you can visit your manicurist and they may have a solution they could apply to it.
By Friday, you should be fine.
Also, they shouldnt show after your manicure.

Stacey1403 Posted: Dec 08, 2002 09:32 AM+

Stacey1403 MEMBER SINCE: 10/02 TOTAL POSTS : 10847 WEDDING DATE: Jan 04, 2003 WEDDING LOCATION: Not sure yet...

Posted: Dec 08, 2002 09:32 AM

Re: Yellow nails.....yuck!

I agree with the letting them breathe also try lemon juice

For future reference always wear 2 coats of base coat with dark colors. I've had the yellow nails before too

It is usually from dark nailpolish

stacedz Posted: Dec 08, 2002 11:15 AM+

stacedz MEMBER SINCE: 5/02 TOTAL POSTS : 3536 WEDDING DATE: Oct 13, 2002

Posted: Dec 08, 2002 11:15 AM

Re: Yellow nails.....yuck!

Marnles, there is stuff out called Yellow Out, you can get in Genovese or CVS and you put it on and it lightens them. If not, I would say buffing them will help. Good Luck! If it doesn't lighten by next weekend, try a darker nude or pink color for your french!! It is almost here!!

dcbride Posted: Dec 08, 2002 11:18 AM+

dcbride MEMBER SINCE: 5/02 TOTAL POSTS : 1174 WEDDING DATE: Sep 01, 2003

Posted: Dec 08, 2002 11:18 AM

Re: Yellow nails.....yuck!

Try peroxide. I read it in a magazine.

karen32 Posted: Dec 08, 2002 11:24 AM+

karen32 MEMBER SINCE: 8/02 TOTAL POSTS : 4562 WEDDING DATE: Oct 25, 2003

Posted: Dec 08, 2002 11:24 AM

Re: Yellow nails.....yuck!

I get that after wearing dark nail colors for too long. Your best bet is to let them breathe for a few days and soak at least once a day in lemon juice.

Misty Posted: Dec 08, 2002 12:23 PM+

Misty MEMBER SINCE: 9/02 TOTAL POSTS : 8409 WEDDING DATE: Jun 20, 2010

Posted: Dec 08, 2002 12:23 PM

Re: Yellow nails.....yuck!

This is hilarious. I just took my nail polish off before I signed on and I had the SAME EXACT PROBLEM. LOL.

I just used a buffer on them, it helped a lot. Then I put an extra coat of nail strengthener and a light colored polish.

JennRenee Posted: Dec 08, 2002 12:28 PM+

JennRenee MEMBER SINCE: 3/01 TOTAL POSTS : 8162 WEDDING DATE: Jul 06, 2001

Posted: Dec 08, 2002 12:28 PM

Re: Yellow nails.....yuck!

I read this in a magazine, and I'm not sure if it works, but... it's harmless, so I guess it's worth a try.

Make a paste of peroxide and baking soda, apply it to your nails, let it sit for 10 minutes or so (i would guess longer is better) and then rinse it off.

Good luck!

Marnles Posted: Dec 08, 2002 08:03 PM+

Marnles MEMBER SINCE: 5/01 TOTAL POSTS : 4462 WEDDING DATE: Dec 13, 2002

Posted: Dec 08, 2002 08:03 PM

Re: Yellow nails.....yuck!

Wow......thanks ladies!!!!!!! My next venture is finding a nail salon near me (in Long Beach) that does airbrushing for french manicures.....ugh!! I was originally going to this salon in Carle Place, near the salon where I'm getting my waxing...the window says airbrushing, but when I walk in they said their machine is broken....grrr....

SomedayBride Posted: Dec 08, 2002 08:26 PM+

SomedayBride MEMBER SINCE: 5/02 TOTAL POSTS : 2051 WEDDING DATE: Jan 01, 1995

Posted: Dec 08, 2002 08:26 PM

Re: Yellow nails.....yuck!

Ok, I've heard of two ways to get rid of yellow nails, but I've never tried either, so I can't vouch for whether or not they work.
1. Use lemon juice (someone else mentioned this above)
or
2. Soak your nails for a while in denture cleaner for 15 minutes.
I also think letting your nails breathe would help the situation.

anne Posted: Dec 09, 2002 07:56 AM+

anne MEMBER SINCE: 5/02 TOTAL POSTS : 104 WEDDING DATE: Oct 05, 2002

Posted: Dec 09, 2002 07:56 AM